John Mellencamp (born 7 October 1951 in Seymour, Indiana) is an American si… Read Full Bio ↴John Mellencamp (born 7 October 1951 in Seymour, Indiana) is an American singer and a songwriter, known for a long and successful recording and performing career highlighted by a series of 1980s hits, including "Jack & Diane", and by his role in the Farm Aid charity event. Mellencamp currently lives in Bloomington, Indiana.
John's first record released was under the stage name "Johnny Cougar" at the behest of Tony DeFries, his first manager. Mellencamp claims it was against his knowledge and will, and he hated the name. A few years later in 1982, he made his break through with the album "American Fool" which includes the hit singles "Hurts So Good" and "Jack and Diane" under the stage name "John Cougar". With 1983's "Uh-Huh" album, he added back his real last name to become known as "John Cougar Mellencamp." By 1987's "The Lonesome Jubilee" he dropped the "Cougar" moniker altogether, and has been known henceforth as "John Mellencamp."
Mellencamp has always been socially and politically active and supported the "Vote for Change" Tour in 2004 opposing the policies of President George W. Bush. Mellencamp is a devout evangelical Christian and strongly believes in non-violence; he has spoken about his beliefs frequently in interviews.
John's first record released was under the stage name "Johnny Cougar" at the behest of Tony DeFries, his first manager. Mellencamp claims it was against his knowledge and will, and he hated the name. A few years later in 1982, he made his break through with the album "American Fool" which includes the hit singles "Hurts So Good" and "Jack and Diane" under the stage name "John Cougar". With 1983's "Uh-Huh" album, he added back his real last name to become known as "John Cougar Mellencamp." By 1987's "The Lonesome Jubilee" he dropped the "Cougar" moniker altogether, and has been known henceforth as "John Mellencamp."
Mellencamp has always been socially and politically active and supported the "Vote for Change" Tour in 2004 opposing the policies of President George W. Bush. Mellencamp is a devout evangelical Christian and strongly believes in non-violence; he has spoken about his beliefs frequently in interviews.
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Scarecrow (Remastered)
John Mellencamp Lyrics
Between a Laugh and a Tear When paradise is no longer fit for you to live…
Grandma's Theme Was a dark, stormy night As the train rattled on All the…
Justice and Independence '85 He was born on the fourth day of July So his…
Lonely Ol' Night She calls me home She says baby it's a lonely ol'…
Minutes to Memories On a Greyhound thirty miles beyond Jamestown He saw the sun…
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock) Written by: John Mellencamp They come from the cities And t…
Rain On The Scarecrow Scarecrow on a wooden cross blackbird in the barn Four…
Rumbleseat All the leaves are green All my friends are gone I'm livin'…
Small Town Well, I was born in a small town And I live…
The Face Of The Nation As I run through this life Sometimes it breaks my heart Seei…
The Kind Of Fella I Am Well I don't like it when I see your eyes…
You've Got To Stand For Somethin' I've seen the Rolling Stones Forgot about Johnny Rotten Saw …